Fully Funded PhD in Nutrition, Obesity, GLP-1 Therapy and Muscle Health at Ulster University Ulster University in United Kingdom

Funded PhD opportunity in Biomedical Sciences at Ulster University focused on nutrition, obesity management, and GLP-1 therapy. The project, titled Protein Shake Strategies to Support Weight Loss: Effects on Muscle and Nutritional Status During GLP 1 Therapy , investigates whether protein- and micronutrient-enriched shakes can help preserve muscle mass, improve nutritional status, and support wellbeing during rapid weight loss in people living with obesity. The work sits at the intersection of n...

University of Oxford is advertising a funded opportunity in the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health focused on ovarian biology , ovarian function , follicle development , and fertility preservation . The project, Improving Fertility Preservation for Female Cancer Survivors , aims to develop better fertility preservation approaches for girls undergoing cancer treatment. This opening is supported by Children with Cancer UK and is being advertised at two levels: Research Assistant ...

Applications are now open for fully funded PhD opportunities with NIHR ARC North West Coast . These doctoral projects focus on applied health and care research that addresses real-world challenges and aims to improve outcomes for patients, communities, and services. Successful applicants will receive fully funded doctoral study , a UKRI-equivalent stipend , and access to NIHR-funded research environments . The programme also offers opportunities to work closely with partners across health, socia...

PhD studentship opportunity at the University of Exeter in collaboration with the University of Bath . The project is titled Understanding Muscle Metabolism Responses to Feeding in Adult Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia . It focuses on whether adult survivors of childhood ALL experience anabolic resistance —a reduced skeletal muscle response to dietary protein—and whether inflammation contributes to this effect. The successful PhD student will work with adult survivors of chi...

University of Cambridge is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Population Health Interventions Group , Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS) Epidemiology, focused on evaluating food marketing restrictions and their effects on public health and nutrition. The project examines new UK restrictions on advertising of less healthy food and drinks online and on TV before 9pm, as well as price-based promotions of less healthy products in England. The successful candidate will le...